Food and Nutrition Management

Food and Nutrition Management is a diploma program that provides
knowledge and skill development in applying the principles of nutrition
and diet therapy to menu planning, staff training, patient teaching,
promoting sales through marketing and merchandising, and maintaining
high standards of food quality. You will develop a sound understanding
of the fundamentals of food production and food and beverage service.
You will learn how to:

evaluate nutrition fads and fallacies

participate as a member of a health care team

counsel clients on special diet needs

use computer applications in food service management

manage and coordinate catering activities and cafeteria promotions

The Canadian Society of Nutrition Management accredits the program.
Graduates are eligible for membership in the Canadian Society of
Nutrition Management and the Saskatchewan Society of Nutrition
Management. Graduates are also eligible to receive 450 hours of credit
toward obtaining a Journeyperson Cook status.

Select courses in this program are available through distance education.
The program is available full-time at Saskatchewan Polytechnic campus in Saskatoon.
For complete program information, check the program
page.

Prior Learning Assessment and Recognition (PLAR) and transfer credit may
be options for receiving credit. For further information see the PLAR
page or the transfer
credit page.

You will develop employability skills through the study of interpersonal communications theory and applications in the workplace. Learning outcomes include the importance of self-awareness and self-esteem, perception problems, verbal and nonverbal messages, listening skills, creating positive communication climates and resolving interpersonal conflict.

The online course uses an asynchronous tool, allowing access to course material at any time convenient for the student. High-speed internet
is recommended.

You will study the intermediate features of Excel. Using the skills and knowledge you acquired in COMP 172 (Introduction to Micrsoft Word / Excel) or COMP 174 (Introduction to Excel 1), you will learn to work with multiple worksheets, create and modify several chart types, perform data manipulation features and use more advanced spreadsheet functions.

You will receive instruction and practice in creating, modifying and
delivering a presentation using Microsoft PowerPoint. You will enhance
the presentation by adding charts, tables, visual elements, multimedia,
transition effects and animations. You will study how to present, distribute
and customize presentations.

Saskatchewan Polytechnic serves 27,000 distinct students through applied learning opportunities at campuses in Moose Jaw, Prince Albert, Regina and Saskatoon, and through extensive distance education opportunities. Programs serve every economic and public service sector. As a polytechnic, the organization provides the depth of learning appropriate to employer and student need, including certificate, diploma and degree programs, and apprenticeship training. Saskatchewan Polytechnic engages in applied research, drawing on faculty expertise to support innovation by employers, and providing students the opportunity to develop critical thinking skills.